Kristin ... so glad you have had some normality back in your life! Bet you never thought an argument would be so appreciated?? Until all tests are back no one will know what is needing to be dealt with. Try and hang onto that and sometimes miracles do occur. Not wishing to offer up false hope, but, it is important to hang onto hope also. xx ... View more

Hi KRistin What a shock to you all!! I know it is no comfort to you but what you are going through now is pretty much the worse part of a cancer experience. Once you know what you are dealing with we all seem to cope better. There is a fair bit of help out there and the cancer council is a great 1st port of call. Ramble away all that you need to, we all understand what it is like. hugs Julie ... View more

Paul With my first cancer I used those techniques and found them really helpful. With my 2nd cancer I kind of knew what I was going through - even though that wasn't going to stop me having to go through the process of it all. Zen away if it helps!! Julie ... View more

GHT ... I get where you are coming from. I am just writing my perspective and what I know from my close friend that tapped into palliative care. They were able to offer assistance with pain relief (as stated above) and also with a hospital bed in the house, which helps to make life easier for all concerned. Often the perception prevents people from accessing something that really could be helpful. Julie ... View more

Hi Paul it is great that you are able to talk to your partner about things. The treatment you are going through is tough!! Doable but tough, so don't underestimate it. It can impact on mental health aswell as physical. I hated my treatment but don't regret it choosing to undergo it. 5 years on now . Hang in there and get help if you need it. All the best to your partner for getting her licence. Julie ... View more

Palliative care is not always for people that wont survive. Palliative care can offer services and assistance that will make life easier on the carers and the patient. I hope the family seek out information and they find some peace. It is a difficult situation for you all. THoughts are with you. Julie ... View more

Hiya Ok, glad that you have tapped into pats and the cancer council. It is tough going through this stuff even if you can get centrelink benefits. It just does not seem right that you have to cash in your superannuation to support yourself through a cancer diagnosis! ... View more

Hiya Where did you travel from to get back to Perth? Are you having treatment in Perth? I stayed with the cancer council which was completely covered by PATS and only had to pay for food. Sounds like you are doing things a bit tough!! Julie ... View more

Hi Fiona I can't answer your question but hopefully in replying that someone else will be able to jump in and help you out. So very sorry that you are going through these delays. It is stressy enough without added stress from frustrating and worrying delays. Julie xo ... View more

T4n2m0 base of the tongue tumour. Five years since I have I finished treatment. Tough but doable! Keep talking to the docs anc nurses and self care even when you first don't feel like it. Julie ... View more